San shi na, Sān shì nà: 3 definitions
Introduction:
San shi na means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
Chinese Buddhism
三事衲 [san shi na]—A term for a monk's robe of five, seven, or nine patches.
[The following represents an unverified English translation. For all purposes consult the original Chinese text.]
三事衲 [san shi na]—(sān shì nà) — [Clothing] Also known as 三事衣 [san shi yi] (sān shì yī). It refers to the three robes (三衣 [san yi]) made of five strips (五條 [wu tiao]), seven strips (七條 [qi tiao]), and nine strips (九條 [jiu tiao]). A term from Zen monasteries (禪林 [chan lin]).
三事衲—【衣服】又曰三事衣。言五條七條九條之三衣也。禪林之語。
[yī fú] yòu yuē sān shì yī. yán wǔ tiáo qī tiáo jiǔ tiáo zhī sān yī yě. chán lín zhī yǔ.
[yi fu] you yue san shi yi. yan wu tiao qi tiao jiu tiao zhi san yi ye. chan lin zhi yu.
Chinese Buddhism (漢傳佛教, hanchuan fojiao) is the form of Buddhism that developed in China, blending Mahayana teachings with Daoist and Confucian thought. Its texts are mainly in Classical Chinese, based on translations from Sanskrit. Major schools include Chan (Zen), Pure Land, Tiantai, and Huayan. Chinese Buddhism has greatly influenced East Asian religion and culture.
Languages of India and abroad
Chinese-English dictionary
三事衲 [sān shì nà] refers to: “three-piece robe”.
三事衲 is further associated with the following language/terms:
[Related Chinese terms] 三事衣.
[Vietnamese] tam sự nạp.
[Korean] 삼사납 / samsa nap.
[Japanese] サンジノウ / キンジリウ.
Chinese language.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: San shi, Shen, Can, Shi, Shan, Bi, Na.
Full-text: Tam su nap, San shi yi, Liu shi si shu.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing San shi na, Sān shì nà, Sānshì nà, Sanshi na, Sānshìnà, Sanshina, 三事衲; (plurals include: San shi nas, Sān shì nàs, Sānshì nàs, Sanshi nas, Sānshìnàs, Sanshinas, 三事衲s). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A Dictionary Of Chinese Buddhist Terms (by William Edward Soothill)
Taisho: Chinese Buddhist Canon
Part 170 - The Sutra on Prince Punyarasmi < [Jataka and Avadana Section (Volume 3-4)]